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German federal police check cars arriving at the German-Polish border on September 10. The new rules will start on other borders on September 16.

Germany is tightening border controls. How will it affect the EU?

The immigration crackdown will start next week. What happens to the free movement in the European Schengen zone?

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Donald Tusk says “literally any scenario is possible” in Europe because of Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Europe has entered ‘pre-war era’, says Poland’s prime minister

“I know it sounds devastating, especially to people of the younger generation, but we have to mentally get used to the arrival of a new era,” said the Polish leader.

  • Rob Harris
Donald Tusk shows a heart with his hands to lawmakers after he was elected as Poland’s Prime Minister in parliament in Warsaw on Monday.

Jubilation and high expectations as Poland marks end of right-wing rule

In a cathartic moment for many, centrist political veteran Donald Tusk has become Poland’s next prime minister, marking a dramatic shift in the European political landscape.

  • Emily Rauhala and Kate Brady
Donald Tusk, former president of the European Union (EU) and leader of the Civic Coalition, speaks during an election night rally at the party headquarters in Warsaw, Poland.

Donald Tusk, former EU president, declares victory in Poland election

An opposition win would be a dramatic shift for a place where the government has controlled the courts and media, targeted LBGTQ+ rights, and undermined the union.

  • Anthony Faiola and Annabelle Chapman
Concerned: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

EC President von der Leyen admits worry at Hungarian 'power grab'

Until now, Ursula von der Leyen had avoided singling out Hungary for criticism, in favour of urging all EU member states to respect democracy.

  • James Crisp
Donald Tusk, left, President of the European Council, and Boris Johnson, British Prime Minister, meet at the United Nations, Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, in New York. (Don Emmert/Pool Photo via AP)

'Stupid blame game': Donald Tusk berates Boris Johnson as hopes of a deal fade

Tusk's tweet comes amid reports from the British press - citing Number 10 sources - that Angela Merkel made it clear in a phone call with the British PM that a deal is "overwhelmingly unlikely".

  • Latika Bourke
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A Brexit supporter wears a paper mask with the colors of the England flag and the words "No EU" in Westminster, London.

‘Halloween’ Brexit delay approved by EU leaders

Brexit has been delayed, again, until the end of October, after a fractious debate among EU leaders.

  • Nick Miller
British Prime Minister Theresa May.

British PM 'unexpectedly' writes to EU requesting another Brexit delay

Theresa May's letter, released unexpectedly on Friday morning, may be a tactic to push back at the EU’s reported desire for a longer extension.

  • Nick Miller
Theresa May, UK prime minister, makes a statement inside number 10 Downing Street.

'Matter of great personal regret': May asks Brussels for Brexit delay

The British PM blamed MPs - of all sides - for playing political games with Brexit, as she plans another vote to win their support for her Brexit deal.

  • Nick Miller
British Prime Minister Theresa May after a meeting with European Council President Donald Tusk at the European Council headquarters in Brussels on Thursday.

Theresa May tries to buy time as the Brexit clock ticks down

The Brexit impasse has left the world's fifth largest economy facing an uncertain future.

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